The Wonder Brothers
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Illustrated by Steven Lenton
Synopsis
The UK Children's Laureate 2024-2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce presents . . . The Wonder Brothers!
'A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl's magic, but more heart' - Sunday Telegraph
Budding magicians everywhere, prepare to be dazzled and astounded by the laugh-out-loud adventure written by multi-award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.
It's . . . SHOW TIME!
Drum roll please for Nathan (that's me) and Middy (that's her). We are . . . The Wonder Brothers!
Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic, the on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind. So, when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Big Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home.
With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, and magic legend, Perplexion. But, with a great illusionist, comes great mystery – and , in Las Vegas, nothing is as it seems . . .
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Reviews
“Frank Cottrell-Boyce's stories make you laugh and cry. He's the real deal for children of eight and over”Amanda Craig, Guardian
“This book is funny, surprising and full of the wisdom behind the principles of conjuring, including misdirection, secret-keeping, awakening love and hope in the audience. It’s so ingenious and entertaining it makes you wonder how on earth Frank Cottrell-Boyce does it.”The Sunday Times, The Sunday Times
“The Wonder Brothers is comedy gold . . . Cottrell-Boyce is an enchanter himself, and any story by him is guaranteed to get 9+ readers feverishly turning the pages.”The New Statesman, The New Statesman
“A laugh-out-loud writer”Guardian, Guardian
